ZIP Code 98438

In ZIP code 98438, near Tacoma, per-capita income stands at $27,455, a figure that shapes how far each dollar stretches across housing, goods, and daily expenses. County property taxes run at an effective rate of 0.91%, so a home's assessed value translates into a yearly bill at roughly nine-tenths of a percent. Sales taxes combine to 9.60%, adding nearly a dime on every taxable dollar spent locally. Together these rates mean everyday purchases and property ownership both draw meaningfully on earnings, and households here must weigh each expense against an income that sits below many neighboring areas.